PORT TOWNSEND — The Guardian ad Litem Program — a division of the Jefferson County Juvenile and Family Court — has announced an application deadline of Sept. 19, for volunteers interested in the program.
Applications can be accessed online by visiting co.jefferson.wa.us/766/CASA-GAL-Program.
The class will meet Thursday afternoons and Saturdays for four weeks starting Sept. 26.
During the classes, attendees can learn to advocate in court and in the community to increase the chances that children can have a safe and permanent family, according to a news release.
Volunteers also will receive ongoing training and support from the guardian office when they begin to take cases.
County guardians work to advocate for the best interest of children involved in the dependency and foster care system.
The program is part of National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, the only volunteer organization that empowers everyday citizens as appointed members of the court, according to the release.
For more information, call 360-385-9190.
